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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,514.16, 27,778.08 and 8,656.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,514.16, 27,778.08 and 8,656.64 is: 12,988.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,514.16 : 27,778.08 = 8,656.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,514.16/27,778.08 = 8,656.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,514.16x = 27,778.08 × 8,656.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,514.16x = 240,464,838.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,464,838.45/18,514.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,988.16

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